If you’re thinking about becoming involved in a sexual relationship, making healthy sexual decisions is extremely important, because they involve your body, your mind, and the well-being of another person. … read more

What other types of birth control are available for females? There are four additional types of female birth control: Female Sterilization Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) Natural Family Planning Lactational Amenorrhea (LAM) … read more

What are hormonal methods of birth control? Hormonal methods of birth control are types of birth control that use hormones (estrogen and/or progestin) to help prevent ovulation. There are many … read more

It’s possible that your girlfriend has bacterial vaginosis, however, she should make an appointment with her health care provider and get checked. Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal infection. … read more

When a girl reaches puberty, her ovaries (small egg-containing organs that are located on both sides of the uterus) make hormones that cause menstrual periods. The pituitary gland (located in … read more

Young Men’s Health (YMH) is produced by the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. The purpose of the website is to provide carefully researched health information to teenage boys and young men.